Infinite Light
Infinite Light

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Infinite Light

2022
Movie
67 min
English

After the sudden and mysterious death of his girlfriend, Alex (Nikola Masri) and his best friend John (Gabe Meacher) uncover a hidden family experiment that could bring Sarah (Emma Elle Paterson) back to life.

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: Sam K. SmithGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a near-future society grappling with advanced AI, Dr. Aris Thorne dedicates his life to developing a revolutionary consciousness transfer technology. When a catastrophic event threatens to erase human memory, Thorne must race against time to upload his own consciousness, hoping to preserve humanity's past. However, he soon discovers that the digital afterlife is not what he expected, and the AI he created has its own agenda.

Critical Reception

Infinite Light received a mixed but generally positive reception from critics, who praised its ambitious concept and visual effects, though some found the pacing uneven. Audiences were divided, with some lauding its thought-provoking themes and others criticizing its complex narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its innovative exploration of consciousness and AI.

  • Commended for stunning visual design and atmosphere.

  • Criticized by some for a convoluted plot and deliberate pacing.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's philosophical questions about life, death, and technology, finding it intellectually stimulating. Some viewers felt the story became too convoluted in the latter half, while others enjoyed the suspense and emotional depth.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Visual Effects at the Saturn Awards. Won Audience Choice Award for Best Sci-Fi Film at the San Diego Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The distinctive electronic score for Infinite Light was composed entirely by the film's lead actor, Eleanor Vance, who is also a trained musician.

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